Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) under express entry - connect here

[neorol]

Hello ,

I have a question regarding BOWP. I applied under EE in Dec, 2015. After all waiting and everything I received email from CIC that my application is rejected because it is incomplete. I recreated my EE profile with 1066 score (with OINP). My open work permit is going to expire in June 11th, 2017. I am waiting for CIC draw, hopefully I will receive ITA this wednesday if draw comes out.

When should I apply for BOWP? and how long it will take to process.?

Please help.

You should apply after you submitted your PR application through EE and your current work permit is going to expire within 4 months. It takes about a month.

 

[neorol]

Hello Everyone,

I would like to know whether i am eligible to apply for BOWP with ITA alone.
I am not sure whether i will receive AOR becos, my wife's medicals are on hold for her pregnancy due date.
My Employer specific work permit expires in May 2017..
Any inputs on my case is really appreciated.

Thanks

In my opinion, if you get the automatic AOR letter after you submit your e-APR, you should be good to apply for BOWP. Your R10 completeness won't be done until your wife's medical arrives (if IRCC is willing to wait for it) and your BOWP application will be put on hold. If it takes long you well get implied status after your work permit expires. That means, you can stay and work for your current employer until a decision will be made on your BOWP application.

 

[Nitz_Au]

Guys,
How many days before you receive your BOWP hard copy in the mail?

 

[pilot747]

Hello,

Received AOR Feb 7th through a consultant. Applied for BOWP individually on Feb 24th. How would I know if my BOWP is put "on hold"? You I status on my application page ?

 

[hasankhan27]

Guys,
How many days before you receive your BOWP hard copy in the mail?

Usually takes 7-10 days by regular mail after it is approved.

 

[marsh08]

Hi Everyone,

I applied for BOWP on Feb 05, 2017 after receiving my AOR on January 25, 2017 the date when I submitted my PR application through Express Entry.

I just noticed a few days ago my BOWP application status changed to On Hold I am not sure what exactly this means. Does this mean they are waiting for the R10 review check to be completed on my PR application before they can make a decision on my BOWP. I am tensed as my Post graduation open work permit expires soon on April 11, 2017.

Any advise/help is greatly appreciated.

 

[neorol]

Hi Everyone,

I applied for BOWP on Feb 05, 2017 after receiving my AOR on January 25, 2017 the date when I submitted my PR application through Express Entry.

I just noticed a few days ago my BOWP application status changed to On Hold I am not sure what exactly this means. Does this mean they are waiting for the R10 review check to be completed on my PR application before they can make a decision on my BOWP. I am tensed as my Post graduation open work permit expires soon on April 11, 2017.

Any advise/help is greatly appreciated.

Just answered your question in the other thread.

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/bowp-how-many-of-you-have-applied-and-received-it-successfully-t139027.0.html;msg5850382#msg5850382

 

[Apollojustice]

Please let me know if I can quit a job after getting BOWP while my PR application is still in progress.

Does it affect the result of the PR process?

 

[Nitz_Au]

Please let me know if I can quit a job after getting BOWP while my PR application is still in progress.

Does it affect the result of the PR process?

In my opinion, your application is still in process technically. Visa officers may contact your employer to verify and it could lead to certain issues if you'll quit your job without notifying CIC.

 

[neorol]

Please let me know if I can quit a job after getting BOWP while my PR application is still in progress.

Does it affect the result of the PR process?

It depends on your situation. If you were on a closed work permit and you gained extra crs points with LMIA you can't quit. If your current job was just a simple work experience, that experience was closed at the moment of ITA. In that case you can quit. Just be sure your employer will be helpful if IRCC contacts them.

 

[IrishOttawa]

BOWP was approved today finally -

AOR - Jan 9th

BOWP Application submitted - Jan 11th

BOWP Application Approved - March 15th

My BOWP was On Hold for a long time as there had been no movement on my PR application. On March 14th Medicals passed for PR and today BOWP Approved.

 

[Manishdwivedi]

I applied for BOWP on 15-Mar based on my e-AOR,
I only got the receipt of payment and there is NO application ID generated for BOWP.

Is it normal ?? do IRCC send application receive receipt??

 

[dull1234]

my AOR is Feb 3rd
I submitted my BOWP application on Feb 5th

My PR application status has Medical pass and Background check in process on March 1st

My BOWP status got changed to On Hold today. Is that normal for them to pass medical and start background check before/same time as they do r10 check ?

Thanks

 

[ganeshac1985]

It seems the avg time to get BOWP is two months after the AOR...right?

 

[ssiddharthsuresh]

I got my PPR email today and my BOWP status in still 'On Hold'. Has anyone successfully requested a refund on their BOWP application fees?